Create a Smart Management Fabric Template

1. Select Node tools > Config Templates.
   The CONFIG TEMPLATES page displays.

2. Click New Config Template.
   The PICK A CONFIG TYPE selection options expand.

3. Select Smart Management Fabric.
   The ADD SMART MANAGEMENT FABRIC TEMPLATE page displays.
   

4. Enter the Name and Description of the template.

5. Check the applicable Routing Options:

   • Check Redistribute Connected to redistribute directly connected routes to all routers in the attached Routing Information Protocol (RIP) domain.
   • Check Redistribute Kernel to share the static routes on the devices.

6. Check Enable Masquerading for all interfaces to override individual masquerading settings on interfaces.

7. Select the OSPF Configuration Method. Select one of the following to send link-state advertisements on one of following:

   • Interface - to advertise the OSPF on the whole interface.

   • Network - to advertise the OSPF on a selected network.

8. Select the OPSF Configuration Method.

   • Select Interface to advertise OSPF on the whole interface.

     1. Click Add Interface.
        The ADD INTERFACE dialog displays.
     2. Enter the Interface Name. This must match the name of the interface on the device.
     3. Check the Masquerade Interface to show that traffic from this interface appears to come directly from the supported node to other devices in the subnet.
     4. Check the Passive Interface if routes are not to be propagated to the network it is on.
     5. Enter the link Cost used in OSPF route calculations which indicates the overhead required to send packets across the specified interface.

     6. Select the Authentication Method MD5, Clear Text or No Authentication.

        Note:  For MD5 at least one key is required. Click Add Digest Key to enter the key details.

   • Select Network to define which networks should be advertised.

     1. Click Add Network.
     2. Enter the Address, Subnet Mask, and OPSF Area.
     3. Click Add Interface.
        The ADD INTERFACE dialog displays.
     4. Enter the Interface Name. This must match the name of the interface on the device.
     5. Check the Masquerade Interface to show that traffic from this interface appears to come directly from the supported node to other devices in the subnet.
     6. Check the Passive Interface if routes are not to be propagated to the network it is on.
     7. Enter the link Cost used in OSPF route calculations which indicates the overhead required to send packets across the specified interface.

     8. Select the Authentication Method MD5, Clear Text or No Authentication.

        Note:  For MD5 at least one key is required. Click Add Digest Key to enter the key details.

9. Click Save Template.